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As the capital of the province, Rovaniemi has always been a gateway to Lapland.

Rovaniemi, Lapland's fairytale capital,lies right on the Arctic Circle in a beautiful part of Lapland, surrounded by miles of pine and fir forest covering open plains and gently rolling hills. Just minutes from the solitude of the snowy wilderness, where you can enjoy exciting outdoor activities like snowmobiling, reindeer sleigh rides and skiing, you will find this to be a modern city with plenty of restaurants and bars.

Rovaniemi is also home to yuletide attractions: you can enjoy the underground theme rides of SantaPark; go shopping at Santa Claus Village; and get a special Arctic Circle stamp on parcels sent at Santa's Post Office. With shopping centres, international restaurants and nightlife including bars, karaoke and nightclubs, this capital city is a fabulous place to stay

Sunrise & Sunset:
Polar night or the time when sun doesn’t rise above the horizon at all is between 04.12. - 08.01

December
1st day of the Month		10th day of the month		20th day of the month
sunrise	sunset	sunrise	sunset	sunrise	sunset
11.20	12.40	---	---	---	---

*Sun doesn't rise ---

Average Temperature: December -12.3 C

Tourist Information

Practical Information

Good to Know

First Aid Clinic	Sairaalakatu 1
	tel. +358 (0)16 322 4900
	Open daily 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Night Duty	Lapland Central Hospital (first aid)
	Ounasrinteentie 22
	tel. +358 (0)16 328 2100

Taxi	tel +358 (0)16 106 410

Rovaniemi Tourist Information – Santa Claus Tourist Centre
Rovakatu 21, 96200 Rovaniemi, www.rovaniemi.fi/matkailu
tel. +358 (0)16 346 270, fax +358 (0)16 342 4650

the Home of Santa Claus-Lapland

Santapark
SantaPark is world’s first amusement park of Santa Claus with its Santa, elves and reindeer, situated at the Arctic Circle. The cave built deep inside the Syväsenvaara fell in the Province of Rovaniemi is open nearly all year round.

Fun, Facts & Tips

The elevation of Rovaniemi is 80 – 200 m above the sea level and time zone is GMT + 2:00.

The word Rovaniemi has often been considered to be of Lappish origin, as "roavve" in Saami denotes a forested ridge or hill or the site of an old forest fire. In the dialects of southern Lapland, however, "rova" means a heap of stones, a rock or group of rocks in a stretch of rapids, or even a sauna stove.


Hotel Cumulus Children will appreciate the chance of a swim and a splash about in the hotel’s small indoor pool (12m x 5m), with its supply of floats and inflatable toys, and parents can relax in true Finnish style in a steaming sauna.	Hotel Santa Claus This attractive and comfortable four-diamond hotel is the best to be found in Rovaniemi for service, style and location. It has to be the shoppers’ choice too, as it is situated in the pedestrianised area of the resort, adjoining the modern shopping mall with its many boutiques, craft shops and restaurants.
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Sky Hotel This slope-side hotel is the perfect choice for families who want to spend as much time out on the snow as possible. The chair-lift arrives in front of the hotel for easy access to the slopes (occasionally floodlit) and the toboggan runs are just a short walk from the door. The roof-terrace is a favourite spot for nighttime star-gazing in search of the mystical and awe-inspiring Northern Lights – thermal suits recommended!	Rantasipi Pohjanhovi A traditional hotel set on the outskirts of Rovaniemi, this hotel is on a snowy riverside. There's a games area and babysitting for kids as well as a an indoor pool and choice of bars and restaurants, or you can make a night of it at the hotel's own nightclub.

Winter Wonderland Hotel and Log Cabins Overlooking the beautiful frozen lake, surrounded by snowy pine trees, this lovely hotel is very traditional, with cabins available for that really cosy feeling. With free sledging and quiet surroundings, the hotel is in an idyllic woodland setting away from Rovaniemi's centre.	Hotel Sokos Vaakuna with a great location in the heart of Rovaniemi, this modern, international international hotel is within easy reach of many local attractions and amenities. Finished to a good standard, it offers comfortable accommodation, a friendly atmosphere and a restaurant renowned for it's excellent cuisine.

Scandic Hotel The wonders of Finland await at the modern, centrally positioned Scandic Hotel Rovaniemi. Great value for money, it's located just 8 KM for the Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village.